Azure Kingfisher No 6 in acylics

I love the colours of this one's feathers.  I still have only ever managed to see a glimpse of this one.  Hopefully one day I will spot it and it will sit still long enough for me to get a good look at it.

Azure Kingfisher No 6 measures 6 x 6 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

Many thanks to Patrick Kavanagh for the reference photo.

The painting is available for purchase through my Etsy store. To view the listing, please click here.

Azure Kingfisher No 5 in acrylics

 I loved painting this one. I used the metallic paint in the background and branch and really like the effect it created.

Azure Kingfisher No 5 measure 8 x 8 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

Many thanks Patrick Kavanagh for the reference photo.

The painting is available for purchase through Bluethumb.  To view the listing, please click here.

Azure Kingfisher No 4 in acrylics

I love the colour of this one's feathers.

Azure Kingfisher No 4 measures 6 x 6 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

Many thanks to Patrick Kavanagh for the reference photo.

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Azure Kingfisher in acrylics

Enjoyed painting this one - everything just seemed to work.

Azure Kingfisher measures 6 x 6 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth paper.

Many thanks to Brian Ralphs for the reference photo.

Azure Kingfisher in acrylics

I love colouring of these kingfishers. I used quite a few glazes to get the depth to the blue feathers. Really pleased with the final painting.

Azure Kingfisher measures 5 x 5 inches and is painted on Ampersand Gessobord Panel.

Many thanks to Lynnie for the  reference photo.

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Azure Kingfisher in acrylics

I battled a bit with the background colour.  I started off with a greenish background and didn't like it.  So then I went for a greyish background but when I started painting the bird, it just looked too lifeless.  So then I changed it to more the burnt umber with a bit of burnt sienna and yellow ochre and  suddenly the painting all just seemed to take shape.  Really pleased with the final result. 

These birds are found in Northern and Eastern Australia, Tasmania, lowlands of New Guinea and neighbouring island and out to North Maluka and Romang.  They are a small kingfisher measuring around 17-19 cm's.

Azure Kingfisher measures 8 x 6 inches and is painted on Raymar's Feather Light Smooth Portrait Cotton 1/16"  panel.

Many thanks to James Niland for the reference photo.

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